Global Demand Planning Manager

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Le Creuset Full time R600 000 - R1 800 000 per year

About Le Creuset

At Le Creuset, every dish begins with a story - and every story begins with people.

Since 1925, we've brought generations together around the table, transforming everyday meals into cherished memories. Our legacy is built on colour, craft, and a deep passion for innovation - shaped as much by our iconic products as by the people who bring them to life. We're not just creating cookware; we're creating moments that last a lifetime. If you're inspired by heritage, driven by creativity, and ready to shape the future of the kitchen, we'd love to welcome you into our story.

The Recipe for Success:

The Global Demand Planning Manager is responsible for Global Supply Chain Demand Planning activities, aligning global forecasts to support category objectives. The successful candidate will be expected to interface with enabling group functions such as Category Managers, New Product development, Finance and Compliance to support local planning teams with developing inventory plans.

This role serves as a key escalation point within the Global Supply Chain, leading cross-functional teams to resolve critical operational challenges. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining global inventory and demand dashboards to support strategic decision-making, contributing to manufacturing capacity planning, and facilitating effective collaboration with third-party suppliers. The position also ensures that demand plans are operationally feasible by aligning them with logistics and warehouse capabilities

Must be Cape Town based and available immediately.

What's on your Daily Menu?

  • Lead Supply Chain Category S&OP processes.
  • Develop Supply Chain Demand category long term strategy.
  • Product Life cycle management.
  • Create Global Demand Forecasts to be sent to manufacturing sites.
  • Global inventory Reporting.
  • Responsible for KPI implementation and reporting.

The Perfect Blend: Your ingredients for Success

  • Experience with inventory and demand planning for both internal and external manufacturing sites.
  • Demonstrated experience in Leading forecasting and demand planning S&OP.
  • Experience in developing and implementing Global Planning Processes.
  • Experience in Managing complex Global Supply Chain Projects.
  • Experience working on cross functional projects.
  • In depth ERP knowledge and MRP skills.
  • Fluent English, other languages are a plus.
  • A bachelor's degree in business or related field.
  • Experience with forecasting and planning systems.
  • Clear experience with Microsoft Office particularly Microsoft Excel.

Why Join Our Table?

At Le Creuset, you will find your seat at our table, which is as colourful as our cookware and rich in history. Our table is grounded in our values:
Passion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation and Teamwork.
Every talent will add flavor. Every idea brings colour. And every day is a chance to create something that lasts. With the passion you bring, you become part of a timeless legacy, one that brings people together around food, stories, and meaningful shared moments.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Ready to Stir Things Up?

Apply now and help us create exceptional experiences, one customer at a time.

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